The Best Christmas Ever

I do have to say that this has been the best Christmas of my life! Brody is at the perfect age for enjoying this season. When we asked him this year what do you want Santa to bring you his answer was always the same, "donuts". I know this sounds a little crazy but we thought it was so funny and sweet. So he must have been a pretty good boy b/c he not only got his donuts he also got an easel, Elmo LIVE, and some tractors from Santa or as Brody calls him, "Ho-Ho". He also enjoyed opening each present. He took his time and wanted to play with each one, even some new boots, before going to the next one. I loved it. I only hope that every Christmas can be this great!

I must have been a pretty good girl b/c I had a few gifts from Santa Christmas morning too. I got a new stand mixer, which I have wanted now for over a year, and the complete set of Paula Deen cookware in Red. I loved it! Good Job Santa!!! I hope you all had a great Christmas too! Now for us it is time to plan for Brody's 2nd birthday party. His birthday is January 12th and we are having his party on the 10th. We went to pick out his party stuff tonight and the theme this year is sports. He loves any kind of ball so that's what he wanted!!!

I am enjoying a much needed break from work. It has been one of the craziest times I have ever had in my career. I won't go into any detail but let's just say that the break could not have come at at better time!

What a weekend!!!!

Wow, I have to say that this has been one of the busiest weekends ever! On Friday night Adam, Brody and I met Harold, Sandy, Paul, Bobbie Lyn, Anna and Joseph at Cheddar's in Cookeville for Harold's birthday dinner. His birthday was Wednesday and he loves that place so we all decided to go there. The food was wonderful and the kids were really well behaved. After dinner, Harold and Sandy, Adam, Brody and I went to do a little Christmas shopping. We didn't get home until 10:30. We were pretty worn out and Brody went on to bed . Saturday morning I got up pretty early to get the house cleaned up for Avary's photo shoot. Brody got up and Mom came to help with Brody while I was taking pictures. CAN I SAY A BIG THANK YOU MOM!!!!!
The pictures turned out pretty good and by the time we were finished with everything the kids were worn out. I have to say that Brody did really well with Avary. He was so sweet sharing his toys, even his precious tractors with her. He would get one out and tell her what it was and then hand it to her. Maybe he will make a good big brother one day!! (Not just yet, though)
Brody then took a little nap while I cleaned up from the morning and made a sweet potato casserole. Then we got ready and headed to Paul and Bobbie Lyn's for our first official Christmas Celebration. We got all the Summers (Harold's brothers, their wives and kids) together early this year so it didn't interfere with any other Christmas plans. We had a great time and Brody got so many nice things! We stayed until 9:30 and we once again were very tired!!!
Yesterday afternoon we went shopping again! Once we got home Brody crashed for two hours and I wrapped presents. We then got him ready and took some Pictures of him for our Christmas cards. I guess the rush of Christmas is officially underway for the Summers family.

Happy Birthday Tabitha!!!

I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to one of my best friends in the world. I hope you have the best one yet!!! I didn't have a picture on this computer but I still love you!